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The Leland Slow Street. Photo: John Greenfield

Leland Slow Street in 47th Ward ends Sunday, permanent greenway coming next year

By John Greenfield | Nov 28, 2020 | No Comments

Let's raise a toast to the Leland Slow Street, which has helped make the COVID-19 lockdown a little more bearable for local residents and families.

Waiting beneath overhead heaters on the Wilson platform. Photo: John Greenfield

How can CTA riders stay warm while maintaining social distance?

By Courtney Cobbs | Nov 22, 2020 | No Comments

Rather than crowding below outdoor platform heaters, tCTA recommends waiting in stationhouses, and using online tools to track arrivals. The agency also discussed the issue of homeless people sheltering on transit.

Chicago Map of Landmarks from Cape Horn Illustration.

Donate to SBC, get 25% off Cape Horn Illustration’s Chicago-centric prints

By John Greenfield | Nov 20, 2020 | No Comments

Help fund Streetsblog Chicago's livable streets coverage, support a righteous local business, and get a cool print for your home or a jump on holiday shopping: It's a win-win-win!

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Talking Headways Podcast: Buildings, Transportation, and Power

By Jeff Wood | Nov 19, 2020 | No Comments

How are we going to get to net zero carbon emissions? It's hard.

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As Biden Campaigned on Green Cars, U.S. Truck Sales Soared

By Kea Wilson | Nov 11, 2020 | No Comments

A wave of U.S. car buyers nearly tied the all-time record for truck and SUV purchases, just weeks before the American people at large elected a President who wants to get rid of gas-guzzlers altogether by 2050.

To make voting easier during the coronavirus pandemic, some cities are using space typically allocated to drivers to create larger polling places (and safer lines) for people.

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How Cities Are Keeping Voting Queues Safe from COVID-19 and Cars

By Kea Wilson | Nov 3, 2020 | No Comments

As voters across the country head to the ballot box, some cities are giving driving spaces around polling places back to the people — while others are leaving them out in the cold.

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